How can I upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free?

Check compatibility in Windows Update, then select the Windows 11 upgrade when it is offered. You can also use Microsoft’s Installation Assistant or create bootable USB media for a clean install.

How do I pin an app to the Windows 11 taskbar?

Open Start, find the app, right-click it, and choose “Pin to taskbar.” You can also right-click a running app’s taskbar icon and select the same option.

What are the choices when factory resetting a Windows 11 PC?

You can choose “Keep my files” to reinstall Windows while preserving personal files, or “Remove everything” to erase files, apps, and settings.

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Free online course Windows 11 for beginners

Duration of the online course: 3 hours and 51 minutes

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Boost your PC skills fast with this free Windows 11 course—learn setup, customization, multitasking, updates, privacy, and essential shortcuts.

In this free course, learn about

Windows 11’s key new UI changes, including the centered Start menu and redesigned taskbar
How to upgrade to Windows 11 for free via Windows Update and the Installation Assistant
How to create bootable USB media and perform a clean install of Windows 11
Manual install/upgrade methods when your PC doesn’t get the update automatically
Using and customizing the taskbar: pin apps, change location (22H2), and manage layout
Start menu tips: search faster, pin apps, and use new 22H2 Start menu features
Desktop basics and multitasking: switching apps, Snap/multitask workflows, managing windows
Managing apps: close frozen apps, add programs to startup, and control startup behavior
Connecting to Wi‑Fi and using widgets (including customizing widgets board experience)
Power options: proper shutdown/restart and battery-saving modes (e.g., Best power efficiency)
Resetting Windows 11: keep files vs remove everything, and other factory reset options
Windows Update purpose and how to update; plus removing a problematic security update
Security/advanced features: enabling TPM in Hyper‑V and using Windows Sandbox safely
Windows 11 22H2 app/features updates: Explorer tabs, Task Manager, Edge sidebar, Notepad, Clipchamp

About the free online course

If Windows 11 feels unfamiliar, this beginner-friendly online course helps you become confident with the everyday tools you use most. You will understand what changed in Windows 11, why the interface looks different, and how to adjust it so your computer works the way you prefer—whether you use it for study, work, or personal projects.

You will go beyond clicking around and learn practical routines that save time: using the Start menu and Search to find apps and files faster, organizing your desktop workflow, managing windows for multitasking, and dealing with apps that freeze or misbehave. The course also helps you make smart customization choices, from the taskbar layout and pinned apps to themes and widget options, so you can build a clean setup that supports your focus instead of distracting you.

Installation and upgrades are explained in a clear way for beginners. You will see how to upgrade, when to use Windows Update, and what to do if your device does not receive the update automatically. You will also learn how to create installation media for a fresh install, and how to approach reset and recovery options if something goes wrong—useful knowledge for keeping a PC running smoothly over time.

Security, privacy, and maintenance are treated as essential skills, not afterthoughts. You will learn how updates work and why they matter, where key settings live, how to change your password quickly, and which privacy options you may want to review. You will also explore safer ways to test software and features available on certain editions, helping you build better habits while using Windows 11.

To keep the experience modern and relevant, the course also touches on recent improvements and built-in apps from newer Windows 11 updates, such as File Explorer enhancements and productivity features in Edge. By the end, you will feel comfortable navigating the system, personalizing your workspace, connecting to Wi‑Fi, managing startup apps, and troubleshooting common slowdowns—skills that translate into better productivity and fewer headaches with your PC.

Course content

Video class: Windows 11 - What is New? Official Release 04m
Exercise: _What is the major change in the taskbar layout in Windows 11?
Video class: Windows 11 Download: Upgrade for Free or Create USB Bootable Media for Fresh Install 04m
Exercise: How can you manually install Windows 11 on a computer that is not receiving the update automatically?
Video class: How to Use and Customize Windows 11 Taskbar 09m
Exercise: _What is the purpose of the taskbar in Windows 11?

Video class: Windows 11 Upgrade Step-by-Step Experience 04m
Exercise: What are the methods to install Windows 11 manually on a computer?
Video class: Windows 11 Upgrade Step-by-Step Experience 03m
Exercise: _What is the first step to upgrade to Windows 11 manually?
Video class: How to Mirror your Android Phone to a Windows 11 Laptop without any Applications 04m
Exercise: Which tool combination is required for screen mirroring from an Android device to a Windows 11 PC?

Video class: How to Add an Application to Windows 11 Startup? 03m
Exercise: _What is the process for adding an application to Windows startup in Windows 11?
Video class: Windows 11 Start Menu: How to Use and Customize it? 03m
Exercise: How can you pin an application to the taskbar in Windows 11?
Video class: Windows 11 Desktop 04m
Exercise: _What is the purpose of the desktop component in Windows 11?

Video class: How to Use Windows 11 Applications 04m
Exercise: How can you close a misbehaving application in Windows 11?
Video class: How to Multitask in Windows 11 02m
Exercise: _What is one way to switch between applications in Windows 11?
Video class: How to Upgrade to Windows 11: Step-by-Step Guide 03m
Exercise: How can you manually upgrade to Windows 11 according to the described process?

Video class: Windows 11 - Search Quicker from the Start Menu 02m
Exercise: _What is the purpose of the Windows search feature in Windows 11?
Video class: How to Connect to WIFI Network in Windows 11 02m
Exercise: How can you connect a Windows 11 device to a wireless network?
Video class: How to Use Widgets in Windows 11 01m
Exercise: _What is the new feature called in Windows 11 that allows users to customize widgets?

Video class: Windows 11: How to Restart and Shutdown the Computer Properly 01m
Exercise: Which Windows 11 option is most effective for conserving battery life?
Video class: How to Upgrade to Windows 11 for FREE 03m
Exercise: _What is the first step to manually upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10?
Video class: Reset Windows 11 - How to Factory Reset in Windows 11 06m
Exercise: What are the options available when resetting a Windows 11 PC?

Video class: How to Update Windows 11 from Windows Update 01m
Exercise: _What is the purpose of installing Windows updates in Windows 11?
Video class: Windows 11: How To Add Programs to Startup 03m
Exercise: How can you manually add an application to Windows 11 startup?
Video class: Windows 11 Tutorial for Students and Teachers - A Complete Course 1h37m
Exercise: _What is the major improvement in Windows 11?

Video class: Windows 11 Settings 03m
Video class: Windows 11 How to Change your Password 01m
Exercise: _What is the quickest and easiest way to change your Windows password?
Video class: How to enable TPM in a Hyper V Machine in Windows 11 01m

Video class: How to Enable and Use Windows Sandbox in Windows 11 04m
Exercise: _What is Windows Sandbox and how can it be enabled on Windows 11 Professional or Enterprise systems?
Video class: Windows 11 and Windows 10 Themes: Customizing the Windows Desktop 01m
Video class: Windows 11 Privacy Settings You Should Consider Turning Off 03m

Video class: Windows 11 Start Menu New Features 22h2 - Tips and Tricks for the 2022 Update 07m
Video class: How to Pin Applications to Windows 11 Taskbar | 22h2 Update Features 01m
Exercise: _How can you pin applications to the taskbar in Windows 11?
Video class: Change Windows 11 Taskbar Location | Windows 11 taskbar location on screen | 22H2 Update 00m

Video class: Windows 11 File Explorer Tabs and Other Enhancements | Windows 11 22H2 Major Update 07m
Exercise: _What is File Explorer in Windows 11 used for?
Video class: What is New in the Windows 11 22H2 Task Manager 05m
Video class: Windows 11 Microsoft Edge New Features | 22H2 Update All New Features 07m
Exercise: _What is the purpose of the sidebar in the updated Microsoft Edge in Windows 11?

Video class: Windows 11 Media Player New Features 22H2 Update 03m
Video class: Windows 11 Sound Recorder New Feature 22H2 Update 02m
Exercise: _Where can you access the Sound Recorder application in Windows 11?
Video class: Using ClipChamp Video Editor in Windows 11 22H2 Update 03m

Video class: Windows 11 Updated Notepad 22H2 Update Feature 00m
Exercise: _What is the application that was updated with the 2022 release of Windows 11?
Video class: How to Use Windows 11 Citation Tool in Microsoft Edge | Windows 11 22H2 Update Feature 02m
Video class: How to Fix Windows 11 Slow Speed After Security Update (April 2023) 01m
Exercise: _What is the process to remove a security update causing slowdown in Windows 11?

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